Best of Wen Jiabao

Best of Wen Jiabao

CHINA-POLITICS-CONGRESS

PETER PARKS

A passenger (R) watches Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (Top-L) speaking at the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC), on a subway train in Shanghai on March 5, 2013. Premier Wen targeted 2013 growth of 7.5 percent and vowed an unwavering fight against corruption as the world's second-largest economy opened its annual parliamentary session. AFP PHOTO/Peter PARKS

A passenger (R) watches Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (Top-L) speaking at the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC), on a subway train in Shanghai on March 5, 2013. Premier Wen targeted 2013 growth of 7.5 percent and vowed an unwavering fight against corruption as the world's second-largest economy opened its annual parliamentary session. AFP PHOTO/Peter PARKS

Opening Ceremony Of The National People's Congress

Feng Li

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao delivers the work report at the opening session of the annual National People's Congress at Great Hall of the People on March 5, 2013 in Beijing, China. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao stressed Tuesday that the government should adopt effective measures to prevent and control pollution in response to people's expectations of having a good living environment.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao delivers the work report at the opening session of the annual National People's Congress at Great Hall of the People on March 5, 2013 in Beijing, China. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao stressed Tuesday that the government should adopt effective measures to prevent and control pollution in response to people's expectations of having a good living environment.

Opening Ceremony Of The National People's Congress

Feng Li

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao delivers the work report at the opening session of the annual National People's Congress at Great Hall of the People on March 5, 2013 in Beijing, China. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao stressed Tuesday that the government should adopt effective measures to prevent and control pollution in response to people's expectations of having a good living environment.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao delivers the work report at the opening session of the annual National People's Congress at Great Hall of the People on March 5, 2013 in Beijing, China. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao stressed Tuesday that the government should adopt effective measures to prevent and control pollution in response to people's expectations of having a good living environment.

Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Long Visits China

Lintao Zhang

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R) and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (L) listen to their national anthems during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People on September 6, 2012 in Beijing, China.On the afternoon of September 2, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong arrived in Chengdu, Sichuan, beginning a six-day official visit to China.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R) and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (L) listen to their national anthems during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People on September 6, 2012 in Beijing, China.On the afternoon of September 2, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong arrived in Chengdu, Sichuan, beginning a six-day official visit to China.

Mozambique President Armando Guebuza Visits China

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Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao attends a meeting with President of Mozambique Armando at the Great Hall of the People on August 10, 2011 in Beijing, China. Guebuza is in China for a 6-day official visit at the invitation of Hu Jintao.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao attends a meeting with President of Mozambique Armando at the Great Hall of the People on August 10, 2011 in Beijing, China. Guebuza is in China for a 6-day official visit at the invitation of Hu Jintao.

Premier Wen Jiabao Holds News Conference

Feng Li

Wen Jiabao, China's premier, waves as he arrives for a news conference following the close of China's National People's Congress (NPC) at The Great Hall Of The People on March 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said on Wednesday that the country will not slacken it efforts in regulating the housing prices, which he considered still 'far from a reasonable level.'

Wen Jiabao, China's premier, waves as he arrives for a news conference following the close of China's National People's Congress (NPC) at The Great Hall Of The People on March 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said on Wednesday that the country will not slacken it efforts in regulating the housing prices, which he considered still 'far from a reasonable level.'

Premier Wen Jiabao Holds News Conference

Feng Li

Wen Jiabao, China's premier, waves as he arrives for a news conference following the close of China's National People's Congress (NPC) at The Great Hall Of The People on March 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said on Wednesday that the country will not slacken it efforts in regulating the housing prices, which he considered still 'far from a reasonable level.'

Wen Jiabao, China's premier, waves as he arrives for a news conference following the close of China's National People's Congress (NPC) at The Great Hall Of The People on March 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said on Wednesday that the country will not slacken it efforts in regulating the housing prices, which he considered still 'far from a reasonable level.'

Premier Wen Jiabao Holds News Conference

Feng Li

Wen Jiabao, China's premier, speaks during a news conference following the close of China's National People's Congress (NPC) at The Great Hall Of The People on March 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said on Wednesday that the country will not slacken it efforts in regulating the housing prices, which he considered still 'far from a reasonable level.'

Wen Jiabao, China's premier, speaks during a news conference following the close of China's National People's Congress (NPC) at The Great Hall Of The People on March 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said on Wednesday that the country will not slacken it efforts in regulating the housing prices, which he considered still 'far from a reasonable level.'

Wen Jiabao Visits Volkswagen Factory

Sean Gallup

German Chancellor Angela Merkel eyes Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao during a signing of agreements between Volkswagen and Chinese companies at the Volkswagen factory on April 23, 2012 in Wolfsburg, Germany. VW CEO Martin Winterkorn and representatives of Chinese companies signed agreements to extend Volkswagen's production in China and also allow the construction of another plant.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel eyes Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao during a signing of agreements between Volkswagen and Chinese companies at the Volkswagen factory on April 23, 2012 in Wolfsburg, Germany. VW CEO Martin Winterkorn and representatives of Chinese companies signed agreements to extend Volkswagen's production in China and also allow the construction of another plant.

Premier Wen Jiabao Holds News Conference

Feng Li

Wen Jiabao, China's premier, waves as he arrives for a news conference following the close of China's National People's Congress (NPC) at The Great Hall Of The People on March 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said on Wednesday that the country will not slacken it efforts in regulating the housing prices, which he considered still 'far from a reasonable level.'

Wen Jiabao, China's premier, waves as he arrives for a news conference following the close of China's National People's Congress (NPC) at The Great Hall Of The People on March 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said on Wednesday that the country will not slacken it efforts in regulating the housing prices, which he considered still 'far from a reasonable level.'

Premier Wen Jiabao Holds News Conference

Feng Li

Wen Jiabao, China's premier, waves as he arrives for a news conference following the close of China's National People's Congress (NPC) at The Great Hall Of The People on March 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said on Wednesday that the country will not slacken it efforts in regulating the housing prices, which he considered still 'far from a reasonable level.'

Wen Jiabao, China's premier, waves as he arrives for a news conference following the close of China's National People's Congress (NPC) at The Great Hall Of The People on March 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said on Wednesday that the country will not slacken it efforts in regulating the housing prices, which he considered still 'far from a reasonable level.'

Premier Wen Jiabao Holds News Conference

Feng Li

Wen Jiabao, China's premier, speaks during a news conference following the close of China's National People's Congress (NPC) at The Great Hall Of The People on March 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said on Wednesday that the country will not slacken it efforts in regulating the housing prices, which he considered still 'far from a reasonable level.'

Wen Jiabao, China's premier, speaks during a news conference following the close of China's National People's Congress (NPC) at The Great Hall Of The People on March 14, 2012 in Beijing, China. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said on Wednesday that the country will not slacken it efforts in regulating the housing prices, which he considered still 'far from a reasonable level.'

The Fifth Plenary Session Of The National People's Congress

Feng Li

China's newly-elected Premier Li Keqiang (L) shakes hands with former Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao near Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) during the fifth plenary meeting of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People on March 15, 2013 in Beijing, China. Li Keqiang was elected as China's Premier Friday at the 12th National People's Congress, the country's top legislature.

China's newly-elected Premier Li Keqiang (L) shakes hands with former Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao near Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) during the fifth plenary meeting of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People on March 15, 2013 in Beijing, China. Li Keqiang was elected as China's Premier Friday at the 12th National People's Congress, the country's top legislature.

China Celebrates 63rd Anniversary Of Founding Of People's Republic

Feng Li

Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao toasts the guests after delivering a speech during a banquet marking the 63th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China on September 29, 2012 at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. China must steadfastly advance institutional reforms in economic, political, cultural, social and other fields and stick to the opening-up policy, Premier Wen Jiabao said on Saturday.

Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao toasts the guests after delivering a speech during a banquet marking the 63th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China on September 29, 2012 at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. China must steadfastly advance institutional reforms in economic, political, cultural, social and other fields and stick to the opening-up policy, Premier Wen Jiabao said on Saturday.

Wen Jiabao Visits Volkswagen Factory

Sean Gallup

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (L) sits behind the steering wheel of a Volkswagen EOS electric car as German Chancellor Angela Merkel (in blue) and Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn (R) look on at the Volkswagen factory on April 23, 2012 in Wolfsburg, Germany. Winterkorn and representatives of Chinese companies signed an agreement minutes before to extend Volkswagen's production in China and also allow the construction of another plant.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (L) sits behind the steering wheel of a Volkswagen EOS electric car as German Chancellor Angela Merkel (in blue) and Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn (R) look on at the Volkswagen factory on April 23, 2012 in Wolfsburg, Germany. Winterkorn and representatives of Chinese companies signed an agreement minutes before to extend Volkswagen's production in China and also allow the construction of another plant.